Sexual Attraction in Therapy

This accessible book offers effective protocol for engaging in better sexual decision-making in clinical practice. Chapters provide guidance on how to recognize personal risk factors, manage arousal, monitor progress along the 'sexual decision cycle', and to use self-talk to exit sexual situations.

Michael Shelton, MS, LPC, is a Professional Counselor and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Jefferson Medical College, USA.

Introduction: An Overview of the Problem 1. A Roadmap for Navigating the Risks of Therapy 2. The Boundary Violation Cycle 3. Risk and Vulnerability Factors 4. Managing Fantasies 5. Choosing: Talking Ourselves into (and out of) Sexual Predicaments 6. Using Clients to Meet Unfulfilled Needs 7. Boundary Crossings 8. Violations and Post-Violation Considerations 9. Education, Training, and Supervision 10. Organizational Change 11. Removal or Rehabilitation Conclusion: We're All in this Together